Quotes about "Politics & Government"

Even without mandatory sentences, judges are still capable of levying tough penalties for serious offenses - and just as in states like Texas that have 'tough on crime' reputations, this can be done without jeopardizing public safety. ”

We can agree that keeping serious criminals in prison is an effective means of preserving public safety, but we must also recognize that the axiom of 'putting people in jail and throwing away the key' does not apply to all offenders universally and can actually be counterproductive. ”

Because the Advanced Placement Examination test is the required end-of-course examination, it cannot reasonably be viewed as a service or program for which a fee may be levied. ”

Telling the public, 'We'll get to it later,' is inadequate. That's what the federal government does. ”

Incarcerating non-violent offenders in the same population as more dangerous criminals has the effect of inculcating the former into a culture of criminality common among the latter, making them more of a risk to public safety upon release than when they originally went in. ”

The public should always be notified as soon as possible in the event of a leak or other emergency at a nuclear facility. ”

In my political career, I'd like to see a constitutional balanced budget amendment. ”

One of the topics I'm most passionate about is servant leadership - the greatest leaders recognize that they're here to serve, not to be served. ”

A studio allows me more freedom. You can create your own sort of reality which is actually more exciting than shooting on location. You can conjure up a complete atmosphere of escapism for the public. ”

The tone of political assessment has changed. And honestly, the battle for the hearts and minds of the American people has taken on a bit more of a violent and narrow approach. ”